I am very excited to announce that I have a new person working with me at College Admissions Partners. Rather than tell you about him, I will let him introduce himself.

Hello! My name is Brian Burgemeister and I’m the newest addition to College Admissions Partners. I grew up in Redwood Falls, Minnesota and upon graduation from high school attended Bethany Lutheran College. As a first generation college student, I didn’t know what to expect during my undergraduate experience, but a small college environment, professors who cared and friends who believed in me led to successfully completing my undergraduate degree. Without knowing it at the time, those moments and experiences inspired me to find a career in higher education.

For the last nine years I have been working in admissions at a highly competitive liberal arts college. In those nine years I’ve gained immeasurable experience in the landscape of higher education. I have worked with students from over 15 different states including Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, Hawaii and Minnesota. I have read over 4500 applications … that’s a lot of essays! And I have interviewed over 1300 students … that’s a lot of questions!

Outside of reading applications and interviewing students I’ve worked with students interested in college athletics. In college, I was lucky enough to play two different varsity sports (golf and tennis) and was a student assistant coach during my senior year. One of my most important roles in the admissions office is being the athletic liaison for an athletic department that has more than 25 varsity level sports. I work closely with the coaching staff as they recruit student athletes, help maintain and understand NCAA guidelines and provide them with admissions and financial aid information. I look forward to guiding student athletes through the competitive nature of college athletics and admissions.

I’ve also been privileged to work at a college that has a thriving fine arts program. Art and art history, dance, theater and music all provide a wonderful opportunity for prospective students but a potentially demanding and different application or audition process. I can provide knowledge and advice for any student looking at being involved in the fine arts.

Through my admissions experience, being an active member of NACAC and continued effort to develop as a professional I have become passionate about helping students through the college search process. I’m a true believer in finding the right fit and that better information equals a better decision. I look forward to helping you know yourself, knowing your fit and being thrilled about your college choice.

I’m also a true believer in maintaining balance so I stay active outside of admissions and higher education. I play several sports including golf, softball and tennis. I also enjoy fishing, graphic design, photography and watching the Colbert Report.

You can trust us to help you find the best college for your needs. We offer a FREE 1/2 hour consultation to discuss your needs for college admissions counseling. Give us a call now at 952-449-5245 or drop us an email.